Our Story with David Attenborough Relaxed Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-06-03 11:00 - 11:45, 2026-05-19 11:00 - 11:45 (Europe/London) | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Our Story with David Attenborough Relaxed Viewing

A spectacular new 360° cinematic experience, away from the crowds.

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Until August 2026

From £20
Members: from £10

Jerwood Gallery

People and planet

Exhibitions

Relaxed visit

Subtitled

Get ready to immerse yourself in the epic tale of people and planet in this new 360° experience, presented by Sir David Attenborough.
Watch as the walls and floor burst into life around you. Witness the birth of life on our planet and see it evolve over thousands of years. Look on as a family of gorillas play in their lush forest home and follow the journey of a humpback whale beneath the waves.
Watch our human story from our earliest beginnings to the tipping point when we begin to influence the world around us.
Sir David’s words have crafted the experience, which reflects his lifetime exploring our planet and sharing its wonders with the world. His personal message of hope leaves us feeling empowered to help write the next chapter in our story.
Produced by the award-winning filmmakers behind many of Sir David’s documentaries, this new 50-minute experience blends footage of the natural world with cutting-edge animation to create something truly special that you can’t experience from home.
What to expect
Our relaxed viewings are run at reduced capacity with increased house lighting and reduced volume. The show does contain high contrast, bright lights and in some parts moving patterns and loud sounds that may cause discomfort for people with photosensitive epilepsy, sensitivity to loud sounds or other similar medical conditions. If you are unsure whether this will affect you, please consult with a medical professional prior to attending the show.
Our Story is recommended for children aged 8+. All children must be supervised by an adult.
The minimum age for this experience is 4 years old, as it has been designed with adults and older children in mind. While Our Story is visually stunning, the heart of the experience lies in the 45-minute narrative story that requires focus and reflection.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Relaxed Exhibition Viewing

Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see the newest edition of our Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition away from the daytime crowds.

Book your tickets

Until 12 July 2026

From £15.50
Members: free

East Pavillion Gallery

Exhibitions

People and planet

Art and science

Relaxed visit

Audio-described

Experience the exhibition’s breathtaking photography in a quieter setting at one of our relaxed viewings, designed specifically for our neurodiverse and disabled visitors.
With a reduced capacity, careful lighting and low-noise levels, these viewings allow you to explore the natural world in all its beauty and fragility through the work of the world’s best wildlife photographers. From the peaks of the high mountains to the deep polar seas, meet the incredible creatures that call these places home in this year’s selection of stunning images.
Come face to face with species at risk of extinction as well as those we’ve brought back from the brink. Plus, see first-hand how our activities – good and bad – are shaping the natural world on which we all depend.
Step into a world of wonder, where every image tells a powerful story. Book your visit today and see our planet through a different lens.

Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep Relaxed Exhibition Viewing @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Our relaxed viewings allow our disabled and neurodiverse visitors to see our brand new Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep exhibition away from the daytime crowds.

Book your tickets

Various dates, 10:00–11:00

From £15
Members: free

Waterhouse Gallery

Exhibitions

Dinosaurs and fossils

Families

Large print guide

Relaxed visit

Experience the exhibition in a quieter setting at one of our relaxed viewings, designed specifically for our neurodiverse and disabled visitors.
With a reduced capacity, careful lighting and low-noise levels, these viewings allow you to explore the depths of the Jurassic oceans, away from the daytime crowds.
Packed with the all monsters you want to see as well as millions-of-years-old fossils, bite-sized science and gigantic fun, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep is our latest blockbuster exhibition.
It’s the perfect blend of prehistoric monsters, memory-making moments and hands-on discovery from our expert palaeontologists.

Finish This... 2026/27 - Bookings Now Open!
2026-06-02 - 2026-07-10 | English National Opera, London, United Kingdom
Finish This… is ENO’s inclusive national music making programme for KS2, KS3 and SEND learners; inspiring young composers across the country; bringing a fusion opera, film and animation into schools, as a creative springboard for collaborative composition work. Co-created with teachers the project aligns with the school curriculum and is suitable for all levels of experience and musical ability.

Who is it for?
The programme has three learner strands, co-produced with teacher champions:

KS2 primary

KS3 secondary

SEND schools

Schools can sign up to as many projects as they would like throughout the academic year 2026-27. The programme is free of charge for state schools. Independent schools are welcome to apply to take part at a charge of £200 per class.

As part of the project, schools get access to:

Teacher learning resource pack (including template lesson plans, teaching materials)

Operatic music performed by the world-class ENO Orchestra and Chorus

Composition toolkit, with digital and printed resources delivered to your school

Online CPD and briefings for teachers, introducing the toolkit and new approaches to making music in the classroom

How to join?
Bookings are now open and will close on Friday 10th of July. Schools can book directly on the bookings page: Finish This… Booking Page – ENO

Booking Deadline: 10th July 2026.

May Half Term Relaxed Morning @ Gunnersbury Park and Museum, London
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Gunnersbury Park Museum, London, W5 4NH
30th May
10:00 am
Free
May Half Term Relaxed Morning
Join us for our Relaxed Morning, a dedicated museum opening for children and young people (aged 5-25) who are neurodivergent or have additional needs, and their families.
As well as providing a sensory reduced environment within the Museum, all activities have been adapted to be neurodivergent and SEND friendly.
On the day you will be able to:

Discover and play with popular toys from the past 100 years. Handle a 1930s toy tractor, build a 1960s tower block, play with a cup and ball and more!
Play with giant Jenga, Fishing games, Dominos, Snakes and Ladders, Quoits, and others.
Take part in hands-on craft activities.

Our friendly staff and volunteers will be on hand to offer a warm welcome and any support you may need. Chill-out room and indoor picnic room will also be available.
Book your space via the button on this page. Numbers will be limited to ensure a quiet environment.
Access:
Wheelchair AccessibleAutism/neuro-diverse friendlyTactile ElementsSeating AvailableQuiet Rooms Available

Relaxed Opening @ History of Science Museum, Oxford
2026-05-30 09:00 - 10:00 | History of Science Museum – University of Oxford, Oxford, OX1 3AZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Opening
Saturday 30 May | 9:00-10.00am

Email Helen to book for your family: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk

A relaxed morning for exploring the Museum in a quieter setting. Created for neurodivergent and SEND visitors, those with sensory processing differences, and anyone who would enjoy a calmer environment for their visit.

At the Welcome Desk you can pick up a backpack* with activities to help the whole family explore the museum together.
Although this is a relaxed opening, there may still be some noises around the Museum, so please do bring along ear protectors if you need them.
All ages welcome.
Book a space by emailing Helen: learning@hsm.ox.ac.uk

*The Museum’s SEND-friendly backpacks for families were developed in collaboration with RAL Space and Iffley Academy specialist school.

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And don’t miss Autism-Friendly openings at the Museum of Natural History.

Relaxed Hours, Late Opening @ Imperial War Museum, London
2026-05-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Imperial War Museum, London, SE1 6HZ, United Kingdom
Relaxed Hours
Late Opening

28 May 2026

4pm to 7pm

IWM London

Everyone

Free event

Booking required

Book Tickets

© IWM

Join us for a relaxed late opening of IWM London. This is a sensory-friendly event for families and individuals. The event is suitable for individuals or families with members who may have sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum conditions or would otherwise benefit from a quieter environment to explore IWM London.
As part of our late opening, you will be able to explore all our current exhibitions and have the opportunity to participate in family-friendly activities.
There will also be quiet rooms for those needing to take a break, a breakout space, and an indoor eating area for anyone wishing to bring their own food.
To help ensure a smooth entry to the museum, we kindly ask visitors to book a free ticket online in advance. However, we will still have capacity available onsite for those who are unable to book tickets.
We will send all visitors an email around a week before the event with more information and a visual walkthrough to help you fully plan for your visit. Please be aware, the museum will still be open to the general public from 4pm to 6pm.

Access

If you would like a step-free entrance, please use the West Entrance, which can be found by following the path along the right side of the museum’s main entrance. A map can be downloaded here, or use What3words: ///dairy.chef.full. See IWM’s Accessibility Page for more information.
Tickets are limited to 6 per group.
IWM London is fully accessible by wheelchair. There are manual wheelchairs available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. These are provided free of charge and are located at the West Entrance.
There are some limited designated disabled parking bays available (located off Brook Drive, behind IWM London). Any visitors wishing to use these bays must book them prior to the event by contacting us at RearYard@zeglobal.com or calling 020 7416 500. Please provide your vehicle model and registration number, your expected time of arrival and a contact number when requesting a space.
If the museum is busy, there will be one tannoy announcement during this event at 5:45 pm, alerting existing visitors that the museum will be closing to members of the public not in attendance for the Relaxed Hours session. There are no other planned announcements. Fifteen minutes before closing at 6:45 pm, you will be approached by staff to let you know about the upcoming closure.

© IWM

Exhibition Information

There will be a temporary exhibition running called Beauty and Destruction: Wartime London in Art, telling the story of London during the Second World War, as seen by artists.
Please be aware that areas of our galleries can be dark and contain loud noises and potentially distressing images. Details of where these areas are located can be found in the visual walkthrough. There will be signage at the event.
The exhibitions are designed to encourage visitors to consider the experiences of people during conflict. In our First World War Galleries, there is a short, optional section that takes visitors through a replica trench. The floor in this area is textured, with low lighting and sound effects. Visitors using mobility aids, with mobility impairments, sensory processing differences or with buggies may wish to take extra care in this area or take an alternative route that avoids this experience.

Facilities
· The café will be open for hot drinks and cold snacks.
· Accessible toilets and baby change facilities are available throughout the museum and are signposted.
· There are a small number of ear defenders and sensory backpacks containing items that may help your visit. They are available upon request on a first-come, first-serve basis and are free to use. Examples of what they may contain include:

Ear defenders
Sunflower lanyard.
2x fidget toys.
A simple map.
Magnifying glass.
Cuddly toy.
Pencils and grips.
Emotions fan.
Reading overlays.

Early Explorer Morning: Caribbean connections @ London Transport Museum
2026-05-27 08:30 - 10:00 | London Transport Museum, WC2E 7BB
Family Events
Family SEND events

Early Explorer morning: Caribbean connections
London Transport Museum, London

Upcoming dates:

Wednesday 27 May 2026, 08:30-10:00

Intro

Explore the Museum during May half term at a quieter time, free from the general public and with many of the gallery sounds turned off.
This session is designed especially for families with children with special educational needs, neurodivergent and disabled children. There will be a sensory space, a quiet space and sensory bags available throughout the morning.
Celebrate Caribbean history and culture as we mark 70 years since London Transport began recruiting employees in the Caribbean. In 1956, London Transport launched a recruitment campaign in the Caribbean, inviting people to work on buses, stations, canteens and track maintenance. Their contribution shaped the city we know today.
Discover how Caribbean communities helped keep London moving and enjoy hands-on fun for all ages.

Key information
Advanced booking is essential as places are limited. Families are welcome to stay later, general public will be admitted from 10:00.
Tickets:
Free for children with one accompanying adult. Additional adults, £18.50.

Gallery

Meet Donald

B/W print; Half length portrait of Mr Donald Hinds a bus conductor from Jamaica, 1964 – 1965

In the 1950s and 1960s, many people travelled from places like Jamaica, Barbados and Trinidad to the United Kingdom – and many stayed in London! They found important jobs in hospitals, factories and also in London Transport (what we know today as Transport for London).
Donald Hinds was originally from Jamaica and moved to London, where he worked as a bus conductor.
What did a bus conductor do?

Sold tickets in the bus
Helped passengers get on and off
Helped with directions
Kept everyone safe

Fun fact
In the 1960s, bus conductors helped Londoners get around long before modern Oyster cards and contactless payment existed!

Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
2026-05-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Portrait Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Relaxed mornings for adults | May (autism and learning disability friendly)

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Tuesday 26 May 2026, 10.30–11.30am
Free
Booking essential
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Join us at the Portrait for regular, relaxed, sensory-friendly mornings for adults with additional support needs, including autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. At these sessions you can meet other people, see artworks in our gallery spaces and take part in creative activities. There will be a quiet, comfortable space available at all times for you to use.
Places are free but limited so please book online.
Only one ticket is needed per participant, companions do not need a ticket.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org.
Watch an introduction to the gallery
Download sensory map

SOLD OUT Fairy Tales Relaxed Morning for SEND families @ British Library, London
2026-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | British Library, London, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom
Relaxed morning for SEND Families
Join us for a sensory friendly opening of Fairy Tales for SEND families
Tuesday 26 May, 10.00 Please note that the rest of the Library is open to the general public.

Sold out

LocationBritish Library, London
Duration10.00 – 12.30
AgeParent or carer with children aged 3–12, but all ages are welcome
PriceFree, booking essential

Additional InformationDoors open: 10.00
Accessibility InformationStep-free access is availableRelaxed event

Credit: British Library

This relaxed morning is for families with children with special educational needs including autism and sensory differences. Enjoy our family friendly Fairy Tales exhibition with reduced capacity.
View our visual story to help you plan your visit. Sensory bags and ear defenders are available during your visit.
If you require any other access support, please contact us on outreach@bl.uk.
All tickets need to be pre-booked for everyone in your group.
Find out further useful information about facilities at the Library and how to find us.

Your support
The British Library is a charity. Your support helps us open up a world of knowledge and inspiration for everyone. Please consider adding a donation to your basket.

SENDsational Mornings @ NHM Tring, Hertfordshire
2026-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | NHM Tring, Tring, HP23 6AP, United Kingdom
SENDsational Mornings at Tring

An opportunity for children with neurodiverse conditions to enjoy the Museum at a quieter time.

Book your tickets

Sunday 1 February and Sunday 24 May, 10:00–12:00

Free, booking required

The Natural History Museum at Tring

Relaxed visit

Pre-visit information (PDF 185KB)Pre-visit visual guide (PDF 3.5MB)

We are excited to present SENDsational Mornings at Tring, Hertfordshire.
Our SENDsational mornings offer children with neurodiverse conditions, including autism and other sensory processing difficulties, the chance to take part in activities and enjoy our galleries with their families and siblings away from the hustle and bustle of the general public.
This event is best for children aged five to 15 and siblings are welcome.
What can you expect from the experience?

Visitors have access to a few activities including specimen handling, crafting and a gallery trail.
All activities are supported by experienced, autism-aware facilitators.
A sensory space will be available for those children needing a quieter and calmer space.
All of the galleries, outdoor spaces and the shop will be accessible throughout the event.
Each event has a different theme. In February it’s Deserts, in May it’s rainforests, in August it’s Oceans and in November it’s Autumn.

Walk-ups are not possible – you must have a ticket. Adult tickets are limited to three per group.
We will email more information about your visit a week in advance, to help you prepare for your visit. On the day you will be given a programme and map to let you know what you can do.
The Museum in South Kensington has been successfully running a similar event called Dawnosaurs for the past four years.
Before your visit take a look at our pre-visit information including a visual guide and logistics and facilities information.

See event dates and times

Sunday 1 February

Available time slots

10:00

Book your tickets

Sunday 24 May

Relaxed Events: Young People and Adults @ Kensington Palace, London
2026-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Kensington Palace, London, W8 4PX, United Kingdom
Relaxed Events: Young People and Adults, Kensington Palace

A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent & Disabled adults and their family/friends

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When
Sunday 10 May 2026, Sunday 15 November 2026
10:00 – 12:00

Booking information
Tickets for this event are £1.00 per person. Tickets on sale soon.
You do not have to leave the site after the event ends, however it will get considerably busier and louder after 12:00.

Separate ticket (advance booking required)

Events

Start of the events summaryRelaxed events at Kensington Palace are for Neurodivergent and learning-disabled young people/adults and families/friends [16+].
We welcome anyone who identifies as Neurodivergent, Learning-Disabled or Disabled. This includes ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
Enjoy two hours at Kensington Palace free from crowds between the hours of 10:00 – 12:00.
The event will include free entry to Kensington Palace, access to our exhibition and access to relaxed and SEN programming lead by disability aware contractors and facilitators.
Crowd levels are limited, and access considerations have been made to ensure you, and your group can enjoy the Palace free from loud sound effects and harsh lighting.
A café and retail space will also be available.

Event information
Crowd levels will be kept to a minimum for these events. Ticket capacity is much lower than standard days and only ticket holders will be permitted entry during the event time slots.
Lighting, sound and general effects throughout the Palace will be minimised or turned off for your comfort.
Content warnings will be placed upon spaces that may contain material audiences may find distressing.
We will not be asking for proof of disability or supporting documents for these events.
Visitors with limited mobility
Kensington Palace is a historic building with difficult stairs and passageways, including spiral staircases, and wheelchair access is limited. There are some low and narrow doorways.
Resources
A visual story will be emailed to you two weeks before the event takes place. The visual story will detail your arrival and what to expect from our activity offer at Kensington Palace. This will also be available on our Kensington Palace accessibility page closer to the time of the event.

Sensory art club (profound disability friendly) @ Modern One, Scotland
2026-05-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Modern (Modern One), Belford Terrace, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR, United Kingdom
Sensory art club (profound disability friendly)

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Saturday 9 May 2026, 11–12.30pm
Free
Booking essential
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Join us for our fully inclusive art club for people of all ages with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their families, friends and supporters. Take part in creative activities in the learning room with our friendly artists and explore the galleries at your leisure. The session will be fun and relaxed with an opportunity for families to enjoy a cuppa and a chat as well.
Places are free but limited so please book online. Only one ticket is needed per participant, companions do not need a ticket.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org.
Watch an introduction to the gallery
Download sensory map

Relaxed Openings of The Coming of Age @ Wellcome Collection, London
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE
9 May 2026 – 18 October 2026

Free

Relaxed opening

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What you’ll do
Join us for a relaxed opening of the exhibition ‘The Coming of Age‘. Relaxed openings provide a calm, friendly atmosphere with additional support and facilities.
You will find:

extra staff available to help you
fewer people in the exhibition
sensory-support equipment (including ear defenders, tinted glasses and visors, stim toys and weighted lap pads)
comfortable cushions and mats if you need to sit or lie down in the exhibition
a chill-out space.

For a break from the exhibition and gallery spaces, take advantage of our Chill-Out Room. This room has low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats and space to move around and be yourself.

Dates

9 May 2026 – 18 October 2026

Events
Saturday 9 May 2026

10:00 – 14:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of The Coming of Age
Gallery 1

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Tickets via Eventbrite

Relaxed

Wednesday 12 August 2026

14:00 – 18:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of The Coming of Age
Gallery 1
Booking opens Thursday 16 July 2026 14:00

Relaxed

Sunday 18 October 2026

14:00 – 18:00

Relaxed opening

Relaxed Opening of The Coming of Age
Gallery 1
Booking opens Thursday 17 September 2026 14:00

Relaxed

Need to know

Location

We’ll be in Gallery 1. When you enter Wellcome Collection, it’s on the left on level 0.

Place not guaranteed

Booking a ticket for a free, in-person event does not guarantee you a place. You should aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event is scheduled to start to claim your place. If you do not arrive on time, your place may be given to someone on the waiting list.

Waiting list

If this event is fully booked, you may still be able to attend. We will operate a waiting list, which opens 30 minutes before this event starts. Arrive early, and we’ll give you a numbered ticket. If there are any unfilled places just before the start time, we will invite you to enter in order of ticket number.

For more information, please visit our Accessibility page. If you have any queries about accessibility, please email us at access@wellcomecollection.org or call 0 2 0. 7 6 1 1. 2 2 2 2020 7611 2222.
Our event terms and conditions

Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden @ Hampton Court Palace, Surrey
2026-05-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
A relaxed morning event for Neurodivergent and Disabled children aged 3 to 16, and their families and friends.

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When
09 May, 07 June, 28 July, 02 August, 19 August, 13 September and 04 October 2026.
09:30 – 11:00

Where

Magic Garden

Ticketing information
Tickets cost £1.00.

Separate ticket (advance booking required)
Book tickets

The fountains will not be switched on during the sessions.

Events
Families
Access

Start of the events summaryJoin us for quiet sessions in The Magic Garden at Hampton Court Palace, aimed at Neurodivergent and Disabled children, and their families/friends.
We welcome all families who identify as Neurodivergent or Learning Disabled including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, OCD, Tourette’s and all other sensory and processing difficulties.
During this session, we have lower visitor capacity than usual and lower noise levels. We turn off bathroom hand dryers, implement adaptations to staff operations such as using earpieces for radios, and do not use the tannoy system.
The session begins at 09.30 and ends at 11.00.
Ticket cost £1.00
This offer was formally known as Rise and Roar. The name, price and age range of the event has changed owing to the launch of our new Relaxed Events Programme for Children and Families. The change was made to bring these two offers closer to each other. For exact changes please see our FAQ’s page.
Dates in 2026

09 May
07 June
28 July
02 August
19 August
13 September
04 October

Each group member, including our valued Members and those aged under three years, must have a palace entry ticket.
Relaxed Mornings in the Magic Garden FAQs

Dawnosaurs @ Natural History Museum, London
2026-05-09 08:00 - 11:00 | Natural History Museum, London, SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
Dawnosaurs: Relaxed Morning Visit

Neurodivergent children and their families have the opportunity to explore the museum before anyone else and enjoy activities around different themes.

Book your tickets

Saturday 28 February and 9 May, 08:00–10:00

Free, booking required

East Entrance on Exhibition Road

Families

Out of hours

Relaxed visit

Dawnosaurs is a free event for neurodivergent children, including those with autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD and other sensory processing difficulties.
Enjoy the Museum, free from the hustle and bustle of the general public. Visitors have access to a wide range of galleries and activities supported by and led by experienced, neurodivergent-aware facilitators.
This event is best for children aged five to 15, and siblings are welcome.
It’s essential that all visitors book a free ticket online. Tickets are released for each event a few months in advance.
Please read the essential information before booking.
Find out about the security measures we have in place.

Relaxed Opening Hours: Seurat and the Sea @ The Courtauld, London
2026-05-05 10:00 - 11:00 | The Courtauld, London, WC2R 0RN, United Kingdom
13 February – 17 May 2026
Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries, Floor 3
★★★★★ “Tremendous” – The Guardian
“The magic of Seurat’s seascapes” – The Times
“Unmissable” – Time Out
The Courtauld presents the first ever exhibition dedicated to the seascapes of the French artist Georges Seurat (1859–1891). This major, focused display is the first devoted to Seurat in the UK in almost 30 years. It charts the evolution of his radical and distinctive style through the recurring motif of the sea.
The Courtauld holds the largest collection of works by Seurat in the UK. The artist is best known as the creator of the Neo-Impressionist technique, in which shapes and light are rendered by juxtaposing small dots of pure colour. Due to his early death at the age of 31, Seurat has a very small pool of works and exhibitions devoted to him are rare.
The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Seurat and the Sea brings together 26 paintings, oil sketches and drawings made by Seurat during the five summers he spent on the northern coast of France, between 1885 and 1890. Working in port towns along the English Channel, including Honfleur, Port-en-Bessin and Gravelines, Seurat captured their seascapes, regattas and port activity in his distinctive Neo-Impressionist technique. He sought, in his words, ‘to wash his eyes of the days spent in the studio [in Paris] and to translate in the most faithful manner the bright clarity, in all its nuances’.
These works are an important counterpoint to his Parisian works, which are better known and more widely studied. This exhibition will therefore provide a unique opportunity to reassess an important but often overlooked aspect of Seurat’s career.
Due to unprecedented demand, the Courtauld has extended its opening hours on every Friday evening until 8pm throughout the run, to ensure visitors do not miss out.
Tickets for 13 April – 17 May and late openings are on sale to Courtauld Members from Friday 13 February, 10:00, and to the public on Monday 16 February, 10:00. Sign up to our newsletter to hear about further ticket announcements.

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13 Feb – 17 May 2026

10:00 – 18:00 (last entry 17:15)

Courtauld Gallery Somerset House The Denise Coates Exhibition Galleries

Tickets for 13 April – 17 May and late openings are now on sale to Courtauld Members
Courtauld Members go free.

RELAXED OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 8 April and Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 10am or 10.15am.
Join us for relaxed openings of The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Seurat and the Sea.
Our relaxed openings provide a quieter moment to enjoy the exhibition, with additional support and facilities from our friendly team.
These events are suitable for anyone who prefers to visit the gallery when it is less crowded, including disabled visitors, neurodivergent visitors or those with additional sensory needs, and their families and carers.
You can expect:
– Fewer people in the exhibition
– Extra staff on hand to answer any questions
– Multisensory handling resources and ear defenders available
– Comfortable cushions and mats to sit and enjoy the exhibition
– Book now 8 April
– Book now 5 May
Please note this is a relaxed event, which means you are welcome to move around and make noise at any time.

SEND Young V&A, London
2026-05-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Young V&A, London, E2 9PA
SEND Play (Feb-Jun 2026)
A session just for children with sensory differences or SEND and their families

Drop-in

Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February – June. Additional date – Saturday 14 February.

Young V&A

Free

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

Occurs on the first Saturday of the Month from February – June. Additional date – Saturday 14 February.

10.30 – 12.00

Young V&A
Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA

Across the musem

Families
Children with sensory differences or SEND and their families

Free event

Every first Saturday of the month join Young V&A’s Play Champions for a SEND Play session.
Saturday 7th February, 10.30am-12pm
Join us for a whole-family Sensory Design workshop for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. Explore textiles and textile processes and join us an open-ended exploration where there are no wrong answers. This session has been designed for children and young people who enjoy exploring the world through touch.
Alongside the workshop, our Designer in the Shed, Amanda Vesthardt will open her sensory installation for families to explore.
Saturday 14th February, 10.30am-12pm (half term session)
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Saturday 7th March, 10.30am-12pm
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Saturday 4th April, 10.30am-12pm
Explore a sensory story inspired by an object from the museum’s Adventure gallery with our Play Champions. This session was developed with sensory artist Natalya Martin and is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. You will be invited to play with tactile and sensory materials, helping to bring the story to life together.
Saturday 2nd May, 10.30am-12pm
Join us for a whole-family Sensory Design workshop for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities and their families. Explore our tactile library of objects and join us an open-ended exploration where there are no wrong answers.
In this workshop, we invite you to have fun exploring a wide range of design materials and techniques. Supported by a visual step-by-step explanation, you’ll assemble objects with a focus on the senses. This session has been designed for children and young people who enjoy exploring the world through touch.
Saturday 6th June, 10.30am-12pm
Explore the Mini Museum in Young V&A’s Play Gallery, a space that celebrates the texture, colour and sound of objects. This session is relaxed and designed with you and your child in mind. Children and their carers will be invited to enjoy the space and to play together with tactile and sensory materials. The Mini Museum will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs for this inclusive play session.
Further information:
For Saturday 7th February and Saturday 2nd May:

The session will be held in Open studio on the first floor in the Design Gallery at Young V&A. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.
Lifts are on the right as you enter the Town Square and at the back of the Imagine Gallery. In line with the museum’s approach to fire safety, a maximum of six mobility impaired persons may occupy the first floor at any one time.
On the same floor is The Factory, a quieter, dimmed space with a process video playing.

For Saturday 14th February, 7th March and Saturday 6th June:

The session will be held in the Mini Museum in the Play Gallery at Young V&A, which can be accessed via the ramp. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.
The Mini Museum is usually reserved for children aged 2 and under. For this inclusive play session, it will be open to children of any age with additional sensory needs. Our Play Champions will support visitors to safely share the space together. The Mini Museum will return to being exclusively for children aged 2 and under from 12 noon.

For Saturday 4th April:

This session will be held in The Stage on the ground floor in the Imagine Gallery at Young V&A. Our building has step-free access to all public areas.

Our visual story shows you pictures of the museum and how to access our spaces. Please check our Access page for further information.
This is a family event. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the workshop.
Visitors will be welcome to move around, make noise and leave or re-enter the session throughout.
Ear defenders are always available on request at our reception.
The activities will be mainly floor based, and we have a range of seating available.
We know that visiting a museum as a family requires lots of planning. If you would like further information or would like to tell us about your child’s needs in advance of the session, please contact us by email: yvalearningevent@vam.ac.uk
On the day, our friendly team will be available to help with your access needs. Please feel free to approach us to make your visit more comfortable.

This activity is part of Young V&A’s Power of Play programme. The Power of Play is a collective impact consortium which brings quality learning through play to children in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The programme is funded by LEGO Foundation and co-ordinated by the LEGO Group in London. Young V&A is participating in the programme alongside the Institute of Imagination, Save the Children, EasyPeasy and Ambition Aspire Achieve.

Relaxed mornings for adults | April (autism and learning disability friendly) @ Portrait, Scotland
2026-04-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Portrait Scotland, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD, United Kingdom
Relaxed mornings for adults | April (autism and learning disability friendly)

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Portrait
Tuesday 28 April 2025, 10.30–11.30am
Free
Booking essential
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Join us at the Portrait for regular, relaxed, sensory-friendly mornings for adults with additional support needs, including autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. At these sessions you can meet other people, see artworks in our gallery spaces and take part in creative activities. There will be a quiet, comfortable space available at all times for you to use.
Places are free but limited so please book online. Only one ticket is needed per participant, companions do not need a ticket.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or learning@nationalgalleries.org.
Watch an introduction to the gallery
Download sensory map

Relaxed event - Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans @ British Museum, London
2026-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to view Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans.
The exhibition is a dazzling celebration of the artistry and history of Hawaiʻi. It brings together remarkable objects – from feathered cloaks worn by chiefs and finely carved deities, to powerful shark-toothed weapons and bold contemporary works by Kānaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) artists.
In 1824, the young King Liholiho and Queen Kamāmalu travelled across vast oceans on a journey that would mark a turning point in the history of their kingdom, Hawaiʻi. The exhibition commemorates over 200 years since this ill-fated royal visit and sheds light on Hawaiʻi’s history and culture through an exploration of the complex and enduring relationship between the Hawaiian and British nations.
This event is part of the public programme supporting the exhibition Hawaiʻi: a kingdom crossing oceans (open until 25 May 2026).
Booking information

Book now(Opens in new window) to reserve your place.
Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 6pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information.
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum.
If you have any access requirements or need assistance booking this event please email access@britishmuseum.org or phone +44 (0)20 7323 8971.

Relaxed Opening @ Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum
2026-04-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Oxford, OX1 3PW
Relaxed Morning Opening
Saturday, 25 April 2026
09.00 – 10.00

About the event
Relaxed morning openings allow visitors to experience the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum early in the day, when the buildings are quiet. We open an hour early to welcome visitors who may struggle in the museums at peak times. The number of visitors is capped, which reduces ambient noise levels and how full the space is.
The relaxed morning openings are designed for visitors who may benefit from a calmer environment, including those on the autism spectrum, have additional learning needs or sensory and communication difficulties, and anyone who feels they would benefit from this session.
Family members are welcome to support the visit.
Quiet spaces are available during the opening.
You will be able to visit both the Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum during this session.

Accessibility information

Wheelchair accessible?
Yes

Hearing loops?
No

Seating?
Some seating is available in the Museum

Refreshments?
No

Flashing lights?
No

Loud noises?
No

For more information, please visit our accessibility webpage.

Relaxed session: Entire Museum @ Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter
2026-04-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, Exeter, EX4 3RX, United Kingdom
Explore the whole museum at your own pace in a quiet and relaxed setting, and visit our fantastic temporary exhibitions – Grayson Perry: Aspects of Myself, and Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books – without the crowds and with AV sound turned off.
Grayson Perry: Aspects of Myself is RAMM’s first exhibition of the work of one of Britain’s best-known contemporary artists. From textiles and pots to etchings and woodcuts, Grayson Perry: Aspects of Myself explores a sense of self through a range of media and storytelling techniques.
If you wish to visit the Grayson Perry exhibition, you will need to buy a exhibition ticket here: Grayson Perry: Aspects of Myself – RAMM
Wow! Amazing Science in Children’s Books takes you on a journey from outer space to deepest underground, and into the workings of the human body, through the creations of artists including Oliver Jeffers, David Macauley, Marcia Williams and Yuval Zommer. This is a free exhibition.
Alternatively, take the time to wander around the entire museum – explore Roman Exeter, marvel at objects in our World Cultures gallery, and say hi to Gerald the Giraffe!
RAMM regularly holds Relaxed Sessions. These are bookable times to visit the museum or its exhibitions when visitor numbers are restricted, and all AV sound is turned off. They are usually in the morning before the museum opens to the public or similarly in the evenings after it has closed.
RAMM’s Relaxed Sessions are for anyone who seeks a relaxed nature of visit, but are particularly suitable for neurodivergent visitors and visitors with anxiety or other associated conditions. During the sessions, you are welcome to move and make noise around the museum.
Please see our What’s On page for any upcoming sessions.
Get in touch on ramm.enquiries@exeter.gov.uk or ask at Reception for more information.
See our access page for visual stories to prepare your visit.

Relaxed event - Samurai @ British Museum, London
2026-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | British Museum, London, WC1B 3DG, United Kingdom
This event welcomes people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals and anyone with sensory needs seeking a calmer environment in which to view the Samurai exhibition.
Discover the reality behind a millennium of myth at this sweeping exhibition on the legendary Japanese warriors. The samurai is an iconic figure, evoking images of formidable fighters possessing ideals of courage, honour and self-sacrifice. Yet much of what we think we know about samurai is invented tradition.
Our concept of samurai today has its origins in medieval reality. A distinct warrior class – known in Japan as bushi – emerged and gained political dominance from the 1100s. But during a prolonged period of peace, beginning in 1615, the samurai moved away from the battlefield to become an elite social class that also included women. Samurai men formed the government, serving as ministers and bureaucrats. Many became leaders in scholarship and the arts, as patrons, poets and painters, in a world where intellectual pursuits were just as important as swordsmanship.
This event is part of the public programme supporting the exhibition Samurai (open until 4 May 2026).
Booking information

Book now(Opens in new window) to reserve your place.
Please meet at the Montague Place entrance at 6pm. View the Museum map(Opens in new window) for more information.
Assistance dogs are very welcome in the Museum.
If you have any access requirements or need assistance booking this event please email access@britishmuseum.org or phone +44 (0)20 7323 8971.

Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen @ Hayward Gallery, London
2026-04-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Hayward Gallery, London, SE1 8XX
Relaxed Hours: Chiharu Shiota & Yin Xiuzhen
Tue 10 Mar & Thu 16 Apr 2026

Experience our current Hayward Gallery exhibitions in a more relaxed environment with access to additional support during our Relaxed Hours.

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Tickets £19 / Members freeView more time and price information
Dates & tickets

Unlimited entry for Members, with no need to book, from just £60 per year.
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We welcome everyone to our exhibitions whenever our gallery is open, but we also recognise that some visitors may require a more relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, or may welcome additional support to experience the exhibition fully.
Our Relaxed Hours are shaped around the needs of visitors with sensory processing differences, neurodivergent visitors or those living with neurological conditions, as well as early-year visitors, parents and carers.
During Relaxed Hours there is reduced capacity inside the galleries, spotlight talks and chill-out spaces.

Need to know

Event information

Advance booking is essential, and you’re asked to choose a time slot when you book. However, for this event your ticket allows you to arrive, leave and re-enter at any time throughout the Relaxed Hours event.
There is a preparation story available for visitors who may benefit from preparing for the exhibition. The preparation story will be available to download from this page within a couple of weeks of the exhibition opening, and sent to bookers in advance.
To receive our registration form for Community Connect free tickets (limited number available per session), which remove financial barriers to attending for organisations from Lambeth and Southwark, email
haywardrelaxedhours@southbankcentre.co.uk – the deadline to register is 12 noon on Tuesday 24 February.

Times & tickets

Dates, times and prices

Dates & times

Tue 10 Mar, 2pm – 5pm
Thu 16 Apr, 11am – 2pm

Standard entry
£19 / Members free*
*no booking fee
Ticket prices may be adjusted without notice to reflect demand.

Concessions

Concessions available for full-time students, Lambeth and Southwark residents, under-30s and recipients of Universal or Pension Credit. Under-30s tickets are only available to book online.

Limited availability
About concessions

Neurodivergence through Art @ Wellcome Collection, London
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Wellcome Collection, London, NW1 2BE
Neurodivergence through Art

Saturday 11 April 2026, 14:00 – 15:00

Free

Discussion

British Sign Language interpreted

Speech-to-text

Relaxed

Wheelchair accessible

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What you’ll do
Join educator and facilitator F. Zeeshan Choudhury in conversation with artist and activist Nicola Field and Grrrl Zine Fair founder and artist Lu Williams to explore the role of art in shaping, revealing and validating neurodivergent experiences.
Art can express sensory and emotional experiences that clinical language often cannot, and for many neurodivergent people, creative practice can surface sidelined truths and open space for new kinds of understanding.
This conversation may touch on topics of ableism, systemic bias and trauma.
There will be an opportunity for audience participation. You can choose to listen, ask questions or share your thoughts – whatever feels right for you.
If you want a break from the activities, you can head to our Chill-Out Room to lie down or relax. There will be low lighting, comfortable seating, cushions, mats, ear defenders, earplugs and sensory toys.
Once the event ends, you’re welcome to stay and chat with the team about how we choose what goes into our collection and how neurodivergent experiences appear within it. You’ll also have the chance to make something from a table of mixed materials that responds to the ideas you’ve heard.

Dates

Saturday 11 April 2026, 14:00 – 15:00

SEND-friendly hour London Transport Museum Depot @ Museum Depot - Acton
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Acton Depot – London Transport Museum, London, W3 9BQ, United Kingdom
Join us at our first Museum Depot open days of the year to discover how transport icons have shaped London and its identity over the last 200 years.
2026 is a year of milestones: marking 120 years of the Bakerloo line and 70 years since the celebrated red Routemaster bus hit the capital’s streets.
The Museum Depot is a treasure trove of transport history, usually closed to the public. Spend the day exploring our storehouse and discover the stories behind these milestone moments.
What’s happening

Hands-on fun: get creative with drop-in activities designed for all ages
Historic vehicles: see iconic trains like the 1927 standard stock and 1938 stock or unique buses such as the Routemaster RM1 and RM2
Interactive demos: watch live demonstrations of rare signalling equipment
Unique art: explore our one-of-a-kind art and poster collection
SEND-friendly hours: designed for visitors with additional needs, including visitors with special educational needs and disabled visitors

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate icons of London’s past in one of the UK’s only museum stores that opens to the public.

Tickets
Adult: £19 / £18 concession / £15.50 local resident
Child 4-17 years of age: £10 / £8 local resident
Children under 3 years of age: Free
SEND-friendly hour
Saturday, 11 April – 10:00 – 11:00
These sessions are especially for our visitors with additional needs, including visitors with special educational needs and disabled visitors.
Annual Pass Plus holders
Annual Pass Plus holders can book free entry for you and two children to all our Depot Open Days. Login to your account to book Pass Plus free tickets.
